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Name: Vintage Thorne toffee tin in shape of tea caddy with flying duck decorations
SKU: ODS906

Vintage probably 1950s Thornes toffee tin in shape of tea caddy with flying duck decorations.

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This lovely condition tin originally was made to hold toffees by renowned makers Thornes.

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Size: 12 cm tall 14 cm wide 10 cm depth.

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Some minor age related wear.

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Henry Thorne & Co. Ltd. was a toffee and cocoa company in Leeds, England that began in the 1830s. The company started as a mustard and chicory shop, and later expanded to include chocolate, toffee, and other confections.

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Early history

The company was founded in 1832 or 1837 by Henry Thorne and Joseph Linsley

The company started at 6 Little Neville Street in Leeds, and later moved to Lady Lane

The company was incorporated in 1889

The factory was closed in 1972

Production

The company started by selling "Health Cocoa"

The company's rock cocoa was popular in the 1870s

The company later moved into producing chocolates, toffees, and other confections

Other information

The company was owned by a Quaker family

The company was closely linked to the Linsley family, who were also grocers

The company's tin was designed as a souvenir for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

The company's tin featured a royal seal and a picture of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth

Vintage Thorne toffee tin in shape of tea caddy with flying duck decorations

SKU: ODS906

£28.00

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